I hope you’re all keeping nice and warm on this oh so frosty day. A huge welcome to my new followers, it’s great to have you here. And thank you for all the very lovely comments you’ve been leaving lately they’re really put a spring back in my step after a very busy week.
For me today is all about crafting with the occasional intermission for the cleaning. I think that will be followed by a curl up on the sofa with a weepy movie, a mug of hot chocolate and my knitting.
A Little Bit About Me . . .
Hi there! Thank you so much for stopping by my little corner of the interweb. I’m Bridie.
I’ve been crafting since I was toddling around craft shows while my mum sold knitting yarn. She used to buy me a new craft kit to keep me busy. When I grew up I set up my own online craft shop and loved every minute of it. There’s is nothing like the thrill of getting to be one of the first people to see new craft collections. I sold my business to focus on raising my two children.
They’re still young so for now I’m blogging my craft projects and sharing tutorials to inspire you. I love creating handmade cards to show my loved ones how much I care. I scrapbook to preserve precious memories of my kids childhoods. I knit and sew to keep my kids in comfortable, unique clothes they love. I create batch cooked meals to give me more time to craft. And because I’m not currently earning I do all of this on a tiny budget.
I’ll show you all the best ways to craft on a tight budget so you can still create a life you love.

I’ve included links to my favourite retailers for the products I’ve used to make my crafts. Click on any of the product images and links for full details. If you decide to buy any of these products I may get a small percentage of what you spend. There’s no cost to you at all.
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Cute card, thanks for joining us at this week’s The Paper Shelter Challenge. DT Member Shannon/Shannon83k
Love that image & your beautiful card. Jx
Great winter birthday card with such a cute image. Thanks for joining us at Delicious Doodles this week. hugs, x
Lovely card. Thanks for sharing it with us at Little Miss Muffet Challenge Blog. – Deb
Love the layering, colouring and cute stamp on your card.
So cute and adorable, just want to hug him. Thanks for joining us at PFP this week.Pinky
So cute and adorable, just want to hug him. Thanks for joining us at PFP this week.Pinky
WOW Bridie, what a fabulous Winter card, love Me to You bears, thank you for sharing with us at Delicious Doodles this week, good luck hun xxxx
Hi Bridie, what a gorgeous card. I love the image and your colouring is fab. Thanks for joining us at PFP this week. Hugs, Denise x
Sounds like a perfect way to spend the day (well, apart from the cleaning, lol!) I love this cute bear, your fab colouring and pretty papers. Thank you for joining in my 'Whatever the Weather' challenge at PFP.Natx
Sounds like a perfect way to spend the day (well, apart from the cleaning, lol!) I love this cute bear, your fab colouring and pretty papers. Thank you for joining in my 'Whatever the Weather' challenge at PFP.Natx